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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.34, 3,164.63 and 1,548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.34, 3,164.63 and 1,548.37 is: 2,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.34 : 3,164.63 = 1,548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.34/3,164.63 = 1,548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.34x = 3,164.63 × 1,548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.34x = 4,900,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,018.15/2,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.49

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